Alfred Melvin Hayes Jr.'s Obituary
God called Alfred Melvin Hayes of Decatur, home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Melvin was 71 years old. He passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital. At Melvin's request there will be no services.
Melvin was born on February 25, 1950, in Jeanette, PA. HE was the son of Alfred Melvin Hayes Sr. and Betty Jean (Pferl) Mika. He was employed by PPG for 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, Nascar, collecting guns, riding ATV’s and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He loved the Stealers, God, his family, and friends. He was a member of the Salem Baptist Church since 2016.
He leaves behind the love of his life, Stephanie Ann Smith and Eligh Cooper; his children, Randy Allen Hayes of PA, Daniel and Kendahl Meinders, Stephen Bush, Shelby Bush, Bree Anderson, all of Decatur; siblings, Deborah Iscrupe, Daria (John) Durst and Tommy Mika; 2 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews all of PA.
He is reunited in heaven with his parents and grandparents; James Hayes, Mary (Funk) Hayes, Alma Lang Pferl and Dewey Gross.
Arrangements by Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home 2091 Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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